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Deadly shooting in Central District leaves one dead, one injured as police investigate

BALTIMORE, MD – A man is dead and a young woman is recovering after a double shooting Friday night in the heart of Baltimore’s Central District, authorities said.

On November 21 at approximately 8:37 p.m., Central District officers were on patrol when they heard gunfire coming from the 400 block of West Saratoga Street. Officers quickly canvassed the area and located two victims — a 23-year-old male and an 18-year-old female — both suffering from gunshot wounds.

Medics arrived and transported both victims to a nearby hospital. The male victim was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The female victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and remains under medical care.

Homicide detectives are investigating the case. Police have not released information regarding a suspect or motive and are asking anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers by phone or online.

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Key Points

A 23-year-old man was killed and an 18-year-old woman injured in a Friday night shooting
The incident occurred around 8:37 p.m. in the 400 block of West Saratoga Street
Homicide detectives are investigating; tips can be submitted anonymously

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